Secure the printer
Erasing printer memory
To erase volatile memory or buered data, turn o the printer.
To er ase n on‑volatile memory or individual settings, device and network settings, security settings, and
embedded solutions, do the following:
1 From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Device > Maintenance > Out of Service Erase > Sanitize all information on nonvolatile memory
For non‑touch‑screen printer models, press
to navigate through the settings.
2 Select either Start initial setup or Leave printer oine.
Restoring factory default settings
1 From the control panel, navigate to:
Settings > Device > Restore Factory Defaults
For non-touch-screen printer models, press
to navigate through the settings.
2 Select Restore all settings.
Statement of Volatility
Your printer contains various types of memory that can store device and network settings, and user data.
Type of memory Description
Volatile memory Your printer uses standard random access memory
(RAM) to temporarily buer user data during simple print
jobs.
Non-volatile memory Your printer may use two forms of non-volatile memory:
EEPROM and NAND (flash memory). Both types are used
to store operating system, device settings, and network
information.
Erase the content of any installed printer memory in the following circumstances:
• The printer is being decommissioned.
• The printer is being moved to a dierent department or location.
• The printer is being serviced by someone from outside your organization.
• The printer is being removed from your premises for service.
• The printer is being sold to another organization.
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